Miami Lakes has partnered with two organizations to provide afterschool care programs. The programs will run Monday to Friday, 2 to 6 p.m., for children between the ages of 5 and 15 years old. Transportation will be provided from Miami Lakes schools to the program locations.
The YMCA afterschool program begins August 24 at Robert Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. Students will receive daily homework help as well as academic curriculum and project-based learning including science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) and book buddies.
The YMCA also offers a variety of enrichment options through sports, health and wellness programs, games, arts and crafts, and recreational activities. For more information, or to register, call the YMCA at 305-357-4000.
The Program in Education, Afterschool and Resiliency (PEAR) will be offered upon completion of the new Miami Lakes East Park Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East.
PEAR’s innovative wellness-based curriculum educates and equips participants for wellness success and includes activities in the areas of Fitness Fun, Team Training, Sports of Sorts, Art Adventures, Performance Play, PEAR Core Values and Simplified Science.
PEAR Plus Academic Assistance will offer time for children in the program to work on their homework, and get additional guidance in areas of academic necessity.
For more information on PEAR and how to register, contact Kristina Labossiere at labossierek@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-698-9308.